$258,242Average Value$214Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Quiet residential living in close proximity to downtown Richmond
The community of Bensley offers the tranquility of suburban living, all within ten miles of Downtown Richmond. “Bensley is a very attractive area for people who want more space at a lower price point than the city,” says Erin Melton, a realtor at EXP Realty L.L.C. with over 20 years of experience in Virginia. Nearby freeways provide quick commutes and residents enjoy proximity to lush parks and excellent schools.
Mature shade trees tower over the streets in the neighborhood of Bensley.
Falling Creek Ironworks Park, a former iron forge, is free and open to the public
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Ranch-style homes and Cape Cods sit on leafy lots
Spacious, brick ranch homes and Cape Cods with central chimneys line the streets of Bensley. Single-family home lots range from a quarter to half-acre in size and tend to feature mature oak, pine and maple trees. Bensley also has a mix of condominiums and undeveloped lots for those wanting to build their home. “Inventory is relatively low, but not as low as it was a year ago,” Melton says. Prices range from $160,000 for a condo or a smaller house needing some T.L.C. to $355,000 for older and updated homes. Homebuyers have to act fast when it comes to buying in Bensely. As local realtor Erin Melton says, “Things sell fast around here, and if they’re fixed up, you’re going to have a bidding war.” On average, homes in Bensley sell after 22 days on the market, a rate 50% faster than the national average.
Ranch homes line the streets of Bensley.
Two story colonials offer larger families easy living in Bensley.
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Participate in the Disney Musicals in Schools Program at Bensley Elementary School
Chesterfield County Public Schools serves public school students in Bensley. Students begin their studies at primary schools like Bensley Elementary, which has an overall C-rating on Niche. Bensley Elementary School is located right in the neighborhood, within walking distance from many residences, and was selected as one of four schools in the area to participate in the Disney Musicals in Schools program. Students in third through fifth grade can opt to be involved in the cast and crew of stage musicals based on classic Disney films. Intermediate and secondary schools like Falling Creek Middle and Meadowbrook High teach from sixth to 12th grade. Both schools have an overall C-rating on Niche. Meadowbrook High has an athletic program that has graduated professional athletes for N.F.L. teams like the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins.
Bensley Elementary School teaches students from Pre-K to 5th grade.
Students in Bensley can attend Chesterfield County Public Schools.
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Throw the ball or swing the racquet at Bensley Park
Bensley Park offers 17 acres of athletic fields, modern playgrounds, grills and a half-mile walking trail for fresh air and exercise. It also hosts several events throughout the year, including community yoga and finance courses. The Falling Creek Ironworks Park offers visitors a slice of history, as it was the site of the first iron blast furnace built by settlers in North America. The park features a paved trail leading through local forests and over Richmond’s oldest stone bridge.
A group of young teens on a swing set in Bensley Park.
Bensely residents are enjoying the afternoon playing at the playgrounds.
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Local eats and grocery store options
Patrick’s Restaurant on Richmond Highway is a casual restaurant and bar serving hearty portions of simple American fare. Patrons dine in or order Chinese favorites from East King. For groceries, national franchises like Walmart keep locals stocked with necessities. Specialty markets like Nuevo Amanecer Latino Market are also available around the neighborhood.
Grab a seat and enjoy a delicious burger from your friends at Patricks; a staple in Bensley.
Nuevo Amanecer Latino Market offers fresh produce and groceries for the Bensley area.
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Easy access to Richmond Highway
Local realtor Erin Melton says, “Bensley is crazy convenient to the interstate, Chippenham Parkway, downtown Richmond — everything, really.” Downtown Richmond is 10 miles north along I-95 or Chippenham Parkway, providing downtown workers with an easy commute back home to Bensley.
Local buses run to all the local hot spots ensuring easy access to all of Bensley.
Chippenham Parkway and Jefferson Davis Highway offers a convenient commute to Bensley.
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Parks in this Area
Bensley Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Picnic Area
Broad Rock Sports Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Mary B. Stratton Park
Bike Trails
Football
Soccer
Falling Creek Ironworks Park
Hickory Hill Community Center
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Richmond National Battlefield Park
Trails
Nature Center
Transit
Airport
Richmond International
21 min drive
Bus
Route 1 Btwn Alfalfa And Sherbourne Nb
Bus
Route 1 & Marina Dr Nb
Bus
Route 1 & Food Lion
Bus
Route 1 & Cogbill
Bus
Route 1 & Goolsby
Bus
Route 1 & 4631 Falling Creek
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bensley
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bensley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bensley, Richmond sell after 109 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bensley, Richmond over the last 12 months is $294,900.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,952
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,595
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,657
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
10.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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